Ross Hoddinott / Social flock of House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) perched together in snowy hedgerow. Near Bradworthy, Devon, England, UK. January

Ann & Steve Toon / Mixed flock of House sparrows (Passer domesticus) and Chaffinchs (Fringilla coelebs) on bird table after heavy snowfall, UK

Andrew Walmsley / Male House sparrow (Passer domesticus) peched on a fallen Fir tree in heavy rain, Christchurch, New Zealand, March

Jose B. Ruiz / Common sparrows (Passer domesticus) interacting near water, Alicante, Spain

Jose B. Ruiz / Common sparrow (Passer domesticus) landing next to another sparrow near water, Alicante, Spain

Jose B. Ruiz / Common sparrow {Passer domesticus} preening tail feathers, Moralet, Alicante, Spain

Jose B. Ruiz / Common sparrow {Passer domesticus} bathing in water, Moralet, Alicante, Spain

Jose B. Ruiz / Common / House sparrow {Passer domesticus} male perching on stone with feathers ruffled, Quintana de la Serena, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain April

Colin Varndell / Male Common / House sparrow {Passer domesticus} UK.

David Kjaer / Common (House) sparrow male perched on roof edge, England, Europe

Nigel Bean / Common (House) sparrow female in spring, England, UK

Jose B. Ruiz / Male common sparrow {Passer domesticus} flying to feeder. Alicante, Spain.